New Jersey’s American Dream Is Becoming Too Expensive for Young Families
For generations, New Jersey represented the promise of the American Dream—a good job, a starter home, quality schools, safe neighborhoods, and the opportunity to build wealth through homeownership. Today, that dream is…
Jackson Township Awarded $473,658 NJDOT Grant to Pave and Repair Drainage on Lakehurst Avenue
Jackson Township today announced that the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has awarded the Township $437,658 in FY 2026 Municipal Aid Grant funding to support Phase I of the Lakehurst Avenue…
Man caught asleep in snowbank with gun and drugs pleads guilty in Ocean County
Toms River man pleads guilty after cocaine toss and loaded gun found in snowbank incident Toms River, NJ — A 41-year-old man from Toms River is facing a five-year prison sentence after…
Toms River cop pleads guilty to breaking into Berkeley Township home off duty
Off-duty Toms River cop pleads guilty after smashing into home and assault in late-night incident Toms River, NJ — A former Toms River police officer has pleaded guilty to multiple charges after…
Driver pleads guilty after high-speed rampage through Brick Township
Hackensack man pleads guilty to high-speed police chase in Brick Township BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Hackensack man who led police on a dangerous high-speed chase through Brick Township in 2021 has…
Expecting Toms River couple wins $3 million lottery jackpot just months after $1M prize
Ocean County couple wins $3M lottery prize months after $1M jackpot in same county TRENTON, NJ – A New Jersey couple who already beat the odds once is defying all probability again…
CDC data shows people in New Jersey and blue states less likely to die by suicide than those in red states
TRENTON, NJ – Federal data from the Centers for Disease Control reveals that residents of politically blue states such as New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts are less likely to die by…
As Housing Prices Soar, New Jersey Seeks to Double Threshold on Million Dollar Mansion Tax
TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature seeks to ease the state’s so-called “mansion tax” by raising the price threshold at which it applies from $1 million to…
Largest Offshore Wind Project in New Jersey Dead in the Water Crushing Murphy’s Wind Farm Dreams
Phil Murphy’s offshore wind dreams run out of air after latest cancellation. TRENTON, NJ – The developers behind New Jersey’s largest proposed offshore wind project have officially pulled the plug, telling the…
Criminally Terminated Cops and Firefighters to Keep their Pensions Under New Dem State Bill
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee has approved a bill that would ease restrictions on when members of the Police and Firemen’s Retirement…
New Jersey braces for lottery mania as Mega Millions nears $1B
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $980M as Powerball climbs past $500M TRENTON, NJ — Dreams of billion-dollar riches are alive again as the Mega Millions jackpot surged to $980 million heading into…
Cape May transforms into Victorian holiday wonderland
CAPE MAY, NJ – Starting November 22, America’s oldest seaside resort becomes a living Christmas card with An Old-Fashioned Christmas in Cape May, featuring gaslit streets, garland-covered inns, and festive tours continuing…
Santa lights up Storybook Land in Christmas Fantasy with Lights
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – At Storybook Land, the holidays begin when Santa Claus waves his magic wand at 5 p.m. each evening, igniting more than one million lights that illuminate the…
GOP Lawmakers Seek to Block Mikie Sherrill, Future Governors From Giving Huge Offshore Wind Subsidies
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would prohibit the state’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) from granting any financial subsidies or incentives to wind energy projects, marking…
Mafia Sports Betting Operation Dismantled in New Jersey Involved Student Athletes
TRENTON, NJ – Fourteen individuals have been charged for their alleged roles in an organized crime-linked multimillion-dollar sports betting operation that investigators say spanned multiple states and was led by a member…
New Jersey lawsuit filed against U.S. Department of Education over loan forgiveness eligibility
Lawsuit filed against U.S. Department of Education over loan forgiveness eligibility Trenton, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and 21 other attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department…
New Jersey Wants to Turn Cops Into Criminals, Put Them in Jail for Wearing Face Coverings
Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the Statehouse is drawing sharp attention as lawmakers move to restrict when officers can cover their faces while engaging with the public. The measure, introduced…
Letter to the Editor: Jackson Township Does Not Need a Strip Club
Jackson Township has long been known as one of the most family-centered and wholesome communities in New Jersey, a place where residents take pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. That…
Back-to-back crashes slow Toms River evening commute in North Dover
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two separate motor vehicle accidents disrupted the north end of town after collisions occurred within minutes of each other.The first crash was reported at Silverton Road and Old…
Northern lights blaze across the New Jesey sky with another strong showing expected tonight
TRENTON , NJ – A powerful solar storm sent the Aurora Borealis vivid and far south Tuesday night, with fresh conditions promising another display over North America tonight. Witnesses across the northern…
How much are beach towns making on badges and access fees? New law requires detailed reporting
Trenton, NJ – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would require municipalities that operate public beaches and charge beach tag fees to publicly disclose detailed financial information about their beach…
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